With BNA Vision recently completed and phases one and two of New Horizon in full swing, the Nashville Post spoke with Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Doug Kreulen to discuss the most innovative elements of the airport’s expansion projects, BNA's transition to an international hub and more.
What do you believe was the most innovative element of BNA Vision?
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